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title: "1-691 Sensor Test Vehicle"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c5904ce4-99cd-4a09-b1fa-ebeb4051f21b"
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published: "2018-10-09"
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# 1-691 Sensor Test Vehicle

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5904ce4-99cd-4a09-b1fa-ebeb4051f21b

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## Summary

Highways England is currently finalising a procurement process for the acquisition of a Sensor Test Vehicle, crucial for the rapid deployment of prototype sensors along the Strategic Road Network (SRN). This tender, titled "1-691 Sensor Test Vehicle," falls within the services sector, specifically related to administration, defence, and social security services. The procurement phase has reached the award stage, having begun on 4th October 2018 and set to extend until 31st August 2021. The total value of the awarded contract is £145,000, with the tender period concluding on 27th September 2018. The operational requirements involve vehicle specification, conversion, purchase, and maintenance over a three-year period.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in vehicle conversion, sensor technology, and related services. Companies with capabilities in designing and maintaining vehicles that can adapt to innovative sensor applications would be particularly well-placed to compete. The selective procurement method indicates that bidders must demonstrate relevant experience and expertise. As this project is associated with improving road safety and operational efficiencies on the SRN, businesses aligned with these goals and currently engaged in similar projects may find a strategic advantage in participating in efforts to secure future tenders under the auspices of Highways England.

## Notice

Highways England's Safer Roads - People team is seeking support for the purchase and operation of a Sensor Test Vehicle that enables the rapid deployment of prototype sensors to numerous locations on the Strategic Road Network (SRN). The objectives of this Task are: - To specify, purchase and oversee the conversion of a vehicle which can be used to evaluate prototype compliance monitoring sensors on the SRN. - To operate, store, insure and maintain the Sensor Test Vehicle for three years from point of delivery, this includes all taxes, insurance and maintenance requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6dc98c1-0b5a-4509-b933-b38691e19a15 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £145,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2018 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6dc98c1-0b5a-4509-b933-b38691e19a15

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6dc98c1-0b5a-4509-b933-b38691e19a15
  9th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c7279b01-a79b-406b-8885-d4b394ae2323
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